7.-Status of development in urban hydrology

Abstract

At present cities in India are booming. Internal growth and migration from rural to urban areas has been putting immense pressure on the administration and management. The rapid increase of urbanisation is emerging as a major challenge for all concerned with planning and development. The main objective of this paper is to present the status of urban hydrology and to highlight some of the hydrological problems related to urbanisation in India. This paper includes the trends of urbanisation, issues and challenges in urban hydrology and discussion on impact of urbanisation on climate, stream flow and urban water management. Some information on available urban hydrological models and the recommendations for the management of urban areas is also included.